Legal Fellow
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring Legal Fellows to work full-time in Washington, D.C. for a one-year period starting in September 2027, with a focus on U.S. asylum and refugee law. The position is not specified in terms of compensation and requires a Master's degree and relevant experience.
- Role
- Legal Fellow
- Organization
- UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency
- Location
- Washington, D.C., United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is seeking post-graduate Legal Fellows to work full-time in the Protection and Solutions Unit (PSU) at UNHCR’s Multi-Country Office in Washington, D.C. for a one-year period starting in September 2027.
What you'll do
- Support PSU’s overall protection and solutions strategy
- Provide legal analysis at the intersection of international and domestic law
- Conduct research and analysis on regional protection issues
- Support individual case support and monitoring of protection conditions
What it takes
- 2027 degree candidate or recent graduate from a U.S. law school
- Completed coursework in international law; refugee law; and/or human rights
- Experience in U.S. asylum; refugee law; and/or other topics related to refugees, asylum-seekers, and statelessness
- Fluency in Spanish (essential for fellows working on US southern border and protection policy issues in the Americas)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Detail-oriented, with strong research and legal analysis skills
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, D.C., United States.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree, relevant coursework, and experience in U.S. asylum and refugee law.
How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted through the UNHCR jobs portal by 27 October 2026 at 5:59 p.m. EDT.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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